Tc Fambro Dam
Key Takeaway
Tc Fambro Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1917 and is 109 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03634 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TC FAMBRO AND SONS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tc Fambro Dam?
Tc Fambro Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Tc Fambro Dam?
Tc Fambro Dam is owned by TC FAMBRO AND SONS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tc Fambro Dam built?
Tc Fambro Dam was completed in 1917, making it 109 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Tc Fambro Dam?
Tc Fambro Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tc Fambro Dam?
Tc Fambro Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.